Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has confirmed the appointment of Keith Norman as its first-ever dedicated river sales manager.He will take up the role this week.Norman, currently sales manager – Aff…
Turkey wins ‘Favourite Country’ title at the 8th edition of Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards
Turkey won the award for ‘Favourite Country’ at the eighth edition of Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards. Hosted by Bollywood actress Chitrangada Singh and held in…
LVMH purchase gives Belmond a leg up in ultrahigh luxury
This month’s news that high-end hospitality group Belmond had been acquired by Paris-based luxury conglomerate LVMH came as a surprise to most. Industry insiders had predicted Belmond would m…
Princess Cruises appoints new sales leadership for Ireland
Princess Cruises has announced the appointment of Rebecca Kelly to the newly-created position of senior sales manager for Ireland.Starting on March 18th, Kelly will be based in Dublin and report in…
Outlaw to unveil new seafood restaurant at The Goring
The Goring is building a seafood restaurant, set to launch in late spring 2019.The more casual space will sit alongside the hotel’s flagship restaurant, The Dining Room, which has been placed…
Honfleur takes to water for first time
Brittany Ferries’ brand-new LNG-powered cruise ferry, Honfleur, has taken to the water for the first time at a traditional ship launching ceremony at the FSG shipyard in Flensburg, Germany.Hu…
Brits to pay €7 for ETIAS accreditation when travelling to Europe from 2021
Britons wishing to travel to Europe will have to pay €7 every three months from 2021, the European Commission has confirmed.The European Travel Information & Authorisation System will allo…
Mhun appoints chief programmes officer at Airbus
Airbus has appointed Philippe Mhun, 56, as chief programmes and services officer for Airbus Commercial Aircraft.He will take up the role in January.Mhun, currently head of customer services at Airb…
Air France appoints new chief executive
The Air France board of directors has appointed Anne Rigail as chief executive of the airline.The decision was taken during a board meeting earlier and follows the recommendation of Benjamin Smith,…
Fears for Rome tourism as city seeks to limit coach access
Plans by Rome’s tourism authorities to reduce coach access to the city’s historical centre by two-thirds will inflict a body blow to the city’s overnight group travel sector, whic…